Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist

Sentara Hospitals • Hampton, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara CarePlex Hospital is currently hiring a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist in Hampton, VA. This is a full time, day shift position and requires "on-call" with a strict 30-minute response time. 10K Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates! Hours Monday – Friday: 7am-3:30pm, along with approximately 15 days of call per month (about every 3rd or 4th weekend). A Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist, often referred to as a Cath Lab Technologist, is a healthcare professional specializing in assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. This role involves working closely with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide high-quality care and ensure the safety and accuracy of procedures. In this role, through the utilization of specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified physician, assists in the performance of cardiac and vascular procedures. Resulting in an accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease while maintaining maximum patient safety and comfort. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist performs/reviews a baseline patient assessment, evaluates patient response to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers during cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures. Provides patient care commonly used in the cardiac catheterization laboratory as requested and under the direction of a qualified physician. The Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist acts as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization.

Requirements

• Graduate of a diploma, associates, or bachelor's health sciences program (such as cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing) or a licensed/certified paramedic
• BLS
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous cardiac or critical care experience

Responsibilities

• Assists in the performance of cardiac and vascular procedures utilizing specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Performs/reviews a baseline patient assessment.
• Evaluates patient response to diagnostic or interventional maneuvers during cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures.
• Provides patient care commonly used in the cardiac catheterization laboratory as requested and under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Acts as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree